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Sautéed Calamari Corn Salad
Sautéed calamari with fresh sweet corn, bell pepper, and green onions is a 20-minute, one-skillet meal. Ditch the deep-fried batter and enjoy healthy, protein-rich calamari in this simple summer salad.
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 2
Ingredients
- 1 pound frozen calamari, thawed
- salt and pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 small bunch green onions, sliced, white and green parts separated
- 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 3 ears corn - cut off kernels
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
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Drain calamari of excess liquid and pat dry with paper towels to the extent possible. Season with salt and pepper.
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Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add calamari and cook 2-3 minutes, stirring often, until calamari is opaque. Remove calamari to a plate with tongs or a slotted spoon. Pour out and discard any liquid left in the skillet.
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Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in the same skillet over medium heat. Add white parts of green onions, red pepper, and oregano. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 4 minutes. Add corn kernels and cook 3 more minutes or until corn is tender, stirring often.
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Remove skillet from heat. Add cooked calamari, green parts of green onions, and vinegar. Stir to combine. Serve with lemon wedges.